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KJ05 ZGT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,744 mi
Last recorded136,744 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 ZGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 136,744 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 126,484 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 126,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Auxiliary belt cracking

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 117,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 109,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2014 109,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 100,012 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 May 2012 92,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2012 92,524 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,960 miles

slight up and down movement in o/s track rod end

Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,640 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,004 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 54,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KJ05 ZGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ05 ZGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KJ05 ZGT registered?

KJ05 ZGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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